Activity Director

Castlehcc; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Castlehcc seeks an Activity Director to design and oversee a dynamic program of activities that align with each resident's assessed interests and holistic well-being (physical, mental, and psychosocial).

You will plan a monthly calendar, lead group social activities, spiritual programs, arts and crafts, music, drama, and exercise, and supervise volunteers and Activity Aides while supporting family and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Satisfactory completion of an Activity Directors training course.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a social or recreational program.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan activities for residents.
• Coordinate a monthly calendar of activities.
• Provide group social activities and spiritual programs.
• Oversee Activity Aides and supervise volunteers.
• Document progress notes and care plans.
• Collaborate with Administrator on activity budget.
• Foster relationships with families and community partners.
• Attend relevant meetings as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Program planning

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Activity Directors training

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Activity Director provides ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and plan activities including, but not limited to:
• Group social activities.
• Spiritual programs and attendance at houses of worship.
• Provide opportunities for resident involvement in planning and implementation of activities.
• Creative Activities such as arts, crafts, music, drama and educational programs.
• Exercise activities.
• Promotion of facility and community interaction.
• Prepare, plan and coordinate a monthly calendar of activities.
• Oversight of Activity Aides.
• Train, and supervise volunteers when appropriate.
• Assess resident needs and develop resident activities goals for the written care plan.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities and document appropriately.
• Review resident goals and progress notes.
• Properly document MDS reports and progress notes.
• Participate with the Administrator in developing the activity budget, including creatively sourcing funds.
• Foster relationships of family members and community partners that may assist in supporting the Activity department.
• Attend care plan meetings, QAPI, and department head meetings as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Satisfactory completion of a training course for Activity Directors.
• 2 years minimum of experience in a social or recreational program.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.